Trainer - VVTA

Pay: $28.00/hour

• →Conducts on-board evaluations and in-service training to employees
• →Provides classroom training
• →Provides behind-the-wheel training and re-training as directed
• →Provides appropriate feedback to employees
• → Completes documentation forms in accordance with Keolis, State, Federal, local, and Company requirements
• →Conduct daily evaluations and inspections on vehicles
• →Work with Safety Manager and Training Manager as necessary to schedule and conduct employee safety evaluations
• →Maintain files pertaining to evaluations, training, safety and loss matters as required
• →Investigate, report, recommend on reports of hazardous locations, situations or events
• →Coordinate, and/or facilitate assigned safety training processes.
• →Perform other duties as assigned

• High school diploma, college degree preferred
• Three (3) + years of progressive training and/or supervisory experience preferably in a public transportation environment
• Familiar with DOT policies, OSHA, NIMS, EPA standards, and ADA requirements
• Knowledge and understanding of Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier, Department of Homeland Security, and Federal Transit Administration rules and regulations and applicable State Regulations
• Ability to interpret and explain regulations to others
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel
• CDL Class B with P endorsement required
• Experience in training qualified candidates for employment
• Must have excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Able to work without direct supervision
• Must be able to read, write and speak English; basic math skills
• Must be able and willing to work flexible schedule that may include nights, weekends and holidays.
• Must able to work in a union environment
• Must know the geographical area
• Computer literate
• Conducting oral presentations, relaying technical information in understandable terms
  
  

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of the job.  Reasonable accommodation may be requested to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

All roles may entail, to varying extents, the following physical demands:

• Long periods (potentially exceeding 8 hours per day) of walking, standing, sitting, bending, pushing, pulling, climbing, lifting, balancing, stooping, twisting, squatting, handling materials, repetitive hand-wrist motions, and traversing uneven surfaces;
• Exposure to both extreme heat and cold;
• Exposure to loud noises, fumes, and airborne particles;

In addition to the above demands inherent in every role, the following roles may entail unique physical demands, including:

• Operators/Drivers may work inside or outside vehicles and may operate vehicles for over 8 hours per day.
• Operations Supervisors and Managers may split their work between an office setting looking at a computer screen/electronic device and active transit field locations driving in a vehicle.
• Maintenance Employees may be exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals in a ventilated maintenance shop and may work with personal computers, laptops, electronic hand-held devices, complex electrical schematics, diagnostic software and testing devices, and other heavy machinery.
• Office Staff may work indoors in air-conditioned or well-ventilated facilities, including offices and cubicle spaces equipped with a telephone and computer and may entail typing or looking at a computer screen.

• Drug screening: Pursuant to Department of Transportation regulations, employment for safety-sensitive positions will be contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug screen and a physical examination. Keolis maintains a drug-free workplace. Employment will also be contingent upon completion of a background check consistent with applicable federal, state, and/or local laws. 
• Safety commitment: Safety is a way of life at Keolis. By placing safety first, we ensure the wellbeing of our employees, customers, and communities. Together we can become the safest transportation company in the world. 
• Environmental commitment: Keolis is committed to protecting the environment by minimizing the impact of our operations on the communities where we operate.
• EEO statement: Our policy is to afford Equal Employment Opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of their race, color, sex, religion, age, creed, marital status, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy status, genetic information, veteran status, gender identification, or any other status protected by applicable law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact KTA-HR@keolisna.com. Keolis complies with federal and state disability laws and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants. 
• Work authorization: “Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Keolis does not sponsor visas for this position”
• Disclaimer and closing statement: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this job. Keolis is committed to offering our employees competitive compensation and benefits, opportunities for development and growth throughout an exciting and rewarding career, and the safest work environment possible.

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